Day: September 12, 2023

Government Health

New Illinois State policy to require noncitizen copay

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By Peter Hancock The State has paused a new policy requiring certain noncitizens enrolled in a Medicaid-like health insurance plan to pay copayments for certain services, instructing health care providers to refund any such payments they have already collected. Omar Shaker, the interim chief of administrative rules at the Department...

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Oswego new police chief Jason Bastin

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Oswego Village president Ryan Kauffman is recommending the appointment of interim Police Chief Jason Bastin as the Village’s next Police Chief. He has served as interim chief since the retirement of former Police Chief Jeff Burgner on June 13. The Village Board will vote on Bastin’s appointment at its September...

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Waubonsee C.C. welcomes Dr. Brian Knetl

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Waubonsee Community College is celebrating the inauguration of its fifth President, Dr. Brian Knetl, with inauguration events and activities leading up to his formal Investiture Ceremony on Sept. 21. The week-long events celebrate the history and mission of Waubonsee Community College and are open to community, students, faculty, staff, and...

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Dallesasse 2023 Award: Kathy Barkei

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2023 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Kathy Barkei, a real estate broker with Fox Valley Real Estate, Kathy Barkei team. Kathy has been a Batavia Chamber member for 28 years, originally joining in March 1995 as a realtor with...

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Community spirit at work in several ways evident

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September 11, 2001 to September 11, 2023. In 22 years at the historic devastation at the World Trade Center little has changed for the feeling generated by the American people. It is unlikely to change for at least another generation. It could be close to the year 2050 prior to...

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Government

Aurora Council approves purchase of property for Fire Station

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 3.16 acres of property to facilitate the construction of a new Fire Station #9 at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 12. The property, known as the Hamman property, is at 7S330 Eola Road, between...

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Crime Police

Bomb threat at Aurora Public Library

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At approximately 2:41 p.m. September 12, officers were dispatched to Aurora Public Library District branches after a bomb threat was received through an online source. An evacuation was ordered at all three branches as a precautionary measure while officers investigated. A physical search of each location was conducted, and no...

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Feature

Hospitals at home save lives, save money, efficient

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Reprint from September 17 and 24, 2020Second of four parts The following article by Nate Berg was published in FastCompany magazine, an online journal originally and inThe Voice in 2020. In part one last week, the focus was on hospital work done in homes. Among others, Raphael Rakowski, Bruce Leff,...

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Community Events Health

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley golf outing a success

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley just completed its first annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing Friday, Sept. 1, at Fox Bend Golf Course, in Oswego. The Golf Outing was such a success that we have booked next year’s “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf...

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Free vision exams for children Sept. 16

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Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. The clinic by Aurora Noon Lions Club will take place at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking...

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Events

Naperville Park District playgrounds reopen

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Naperville Park District invites the community to the three remaining three reopening celebrations of the four newly-renovated playgrounds. The schedule includes: Neighbors are invited to bring their families and friends to participate in a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, enjoy refreshments and giveaways, and explore the new play equipment. If inclement weather...

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Ingrid Bergman a most influential screen figure

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Ingrid Bergman delivered her audition pieces to the Royal Dramatic Theatre. The year was 1933. One of her choices was a Hungarian play about a peasant girl who flirts with a bold country boy. She jumps out of the wings on to the stage and stands there, hands on hips,...

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Humor

No end in sight of fodder from Donald Trump

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Did you detect the odor of diesel exhaust in the air? Did you hear the crescendo of a diesel engine as a bus drove off into the sunset? Did you see what was left behind flattened in the street, i.e., a person in an expensive suit, lying face down, with...

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Commentary Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Disturbing trend in columns by Wayne Johnson

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda As a contributing writer to this paper, I am limited to a precious few hundred words here in the Reader’s Commentary when I am fortunate enough to have my articles included. Owner/editor, Carter Crane, has been more than generous to me in this regard. He has...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Breasts with Artichokes and Capers

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Ingredients1 cup whole wheat or white flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste2 pounds chicken breast cutlets2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 (12 ounce) jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, with...

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Poetry

Poem: Whatsoever

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God will not be mocked; so these words shall ye keep:“Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.The sad part is, too many know God will not intervene,So even if they know it’s wrong, their life’s pursuits are seen.They’ll take their chances now, as they do not fear death,They...

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Aurora Public Library District host to many rich Hispanic traditions

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Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to learn about and appreciate the diverse cultures that make up our Nation. To celebrate with the people of Aurora, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to a rich lineup of programs for folks of all ages to celebrate Hispanic traditions....

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Sports

Select high school football schedules Sept. 14-16; results Sept. 7-9

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Thursday, Sept. 14Upstate EightWest Chicago at Fenton, 7:30 Friday, Sept. 15Chicago Catholic Green*Niles Notre Dame at Joliet Cath. Acad., 7:30Chicago Catholic OrangeNazareth Academy at IC Catholic, 7:30St. Francis at Fenwick, 7:30Chicago Catholic Purple*Carmel at Marmion Academy, 7:30Chicago Catholic WhiteBenet Academy at Montini Catholic, 7:30Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christian at St. Edward, 7Chicago...

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Montini Catholic Broncos ride to return to victory

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By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High school is back. Nazareth is not. With the first three weeks of the high school football season in the rearview mirror, the early results have led to some interesting storylines. After winning six State championships from 2004 to 2015, Montini has fallen on hard...

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